Homemade Amish White Bread
This soft and fluffy Amish White Bread is perfect for sandwiches, toast, and more. With a hint of sweetness, it’s an easy, no-fail recipe that will become a household favorite.
Ingredients
- 2 cups warm water
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons active dry yeast
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- ¼ cup oil vegetable, coconut, or melted butter
- 6 cups bread flour or all-purpose, with adjustments
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
- Add salt, oil, and flour gradually, mixing until a dough forms.
- Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled (about 1 hour).
- Punch down, divide into loaves, and place in greased pans. Let rise again for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Bake for 30 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- For extra softness, use bread flour instead of all-purpose.
- Store in an airtight bag at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Freezes well—slice before freezing for easy access.
- For a richer crust, brush with egg wash before baking.